PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Desmond Claymore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Greg Reid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Greg Reid acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Claymore
vs
Reid

175 cm
20
155 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

174 cm
19
160 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Enjoys gardening

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Desmond Claymore!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Greg Reid!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Stewart Dunkirk and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Reid gets caught flat footed, as Claymore shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Claymore trying to control the position from guard on top but Reid is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Claymore throws a strike but Reid rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Claymore manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

Claymore working for a guillotine from mount but Reid is in no mood to give up.
Claymore tries to control but Reid wriggling away.
Reid is trying to escape the mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Claymore has control of Reid's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Reid regains control of the situation pretty easily.

Claymore working for a guillotine from mount but Reid is in no mood to give up.

Claymore is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Reid has managed to escape the submission attempt.

Claymore goes for an armbar but Reid turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Reid.
Claymore trying to control the position.
Reid tries to free his leg and advance position but Claymore is retaining full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reid trying to control the position from guard on top but Claymore is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Claymore seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Claymore wants to sweep here but Reid controlling him for the moment.
Claymore is adopting a defensive guard.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Claymore throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Reid was covering up waiting for the punch and Claymore finishes the takedown easily into guard.

Reid throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Claymore drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Reid dives on top into guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Claymore looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Reid drops back looking for a leg! Claymore is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Claymore manages to kick Reid off! Reid jumps back into Claymore's guard.
Claymore trying to control the position here.
Reid trying to control the position from guard on top but Claymore is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Claymore looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Claymore has Reid pulled in close to control his posture.
Reid trying to control the position from guard on top but Claymore is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Claymore closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Claymore lands in his opponent's guard.

Reid has his foot on Claymore's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Claymore works his way back into a safe position though.
Reid looks gassed!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Reid is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Claymore postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Reid is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Claymore, into his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Desmond Claymore dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Claymore drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Claymore won't allow Reid to sweep him here.
Reid is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Claymore gets to his feet - Reid follows without any prompting.

Claymore closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

Claymore is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Reid is just riding it out for now. Claymore eventually gives up the hold.
Reid is trying to stand up here but Claymore is controlling him well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reid is trying to control but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reid is breathing heavily.
Reid is refusing to be controlled, as Claymore sits in half guard.

Claymore looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Claymore is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Reid doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Claymore.
Reid trying to control here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Claymore is looking for a kimura but Reid is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Claymore to get the leverage.
Claymore content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

Claymore is trying to work for a kimura but Reid is defending well.

Claymore is looking for a kimura but Reid is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Claymore to get the leverage.

Claymore is looking for a kimura here.
Reid has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Claymore is working away from the top position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Claymore lands with a punch from half guard.
Desmond Claymore overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Claymore is trying to work for a kimura but Reid is defending well.

Reid looking for submissions off his back.
Claymore wants to free his trapped foot but Reid is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Claymore works his foot free and advances to mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Claymore avoids the attempt from Reid to control.

Claymore goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Reid turns into him and now he's in Claymore's guard.

Claymore is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Reid is aware though and is defending well.

Reid is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Claymore is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Claymore working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Desmond Claymore dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Reid shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Claymore but Claymore pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Reid misses with a two punch combination.

Reid gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Claymore in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Claymore connects with a couple of short punches.
Claymore working some strikes from top position.

Reid working for a triangle but Claymore defends it easily.
Claymore trying to control but Reid is working from the bottom.
Reid takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Claymore controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Claymore is pushing down on Reid's leg trying to pass to half guard. Reid is fighting to maintain full guard but Claymore has managed to sneak the leg through.

Claymore is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Claymore is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Claymore looks to land a strike but Reid avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Claymore pushes down on Reid's leg and manages to get into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Claymore has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Reid defend it? Claymore steps over the head and cranks it - Reid is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Claymore!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Desmond Claymore!